Executive Pastry Bakery Chef

princess Cruise Line; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the cruise sector is seeking an Executive Pastry Bakery Chef to lead the production of exquisite pastry items across its fleet. This role involves managing a diverse team, ensuring high-quality standards, and mentoring staff for career advancement. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for culinary arts, you will play a crucial role in creating memorable dining experiences for guests. Join a company that values professional growth and offers a unique work environment with opportunities for adventure and development.

Benefits

Comfortable accommodations

Meals provided

Extensive training programs

Recreation programs

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in large-volume pastry operations.
• Strong management skills to supervise multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage production and delivery of pastry items across all food outlets.
• Oversee and train pastry and bakery staff during operations.
• Monitor costs and adjust production levels within budgets.

Skills

Pastry Arts

Large-volume pastry operations

Menu knowledge

Production management

Team management

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Pastry Arts

Three-year apprenticeship

Tools

MS Office

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Description

By applying to this position, your application will be submitted to Princess Cruises' internal Talent Acquisition team and will be reviewed by a professional recruiter who will contact you soon if your qualifications meet our requirements for this position.

As the world's leading cruise line, our guests have high expectations of us, and we have high expectations of our team members. We appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate.

Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, our fleet of Love Boats offer exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates from more than 60 countries worldwide.

As a member of the Princess family, you’ll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited opportunities for growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.

Key Responsibilities

• The Executive Pastry and Bakery Chef manages the production and delivery of pastry items across all food outlets, ensuring compliance with recipes and presentation standards. They maintain product quality through tasting panels, participate in mise en place, and seek guidance on new trends and methods.
• They oversee pastry and bakery staff during operations, conduct briefings, and train team members in production techniques, menu knowledge, and presentation.
• They advise guests on dietary options, prepare special-occasion cakes, and plan weekly pastry schedules for optimal resource utilization.
• The chef monitors costs, controls production levels within budgets, and analyzes consumption trends to adjust output accordingly.
• They observe team performance, provide feedback, and mentor high performers for career advancement.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• A degree in Pastry Arts or a three-year apprenticeship is preferred.
• Minimum six years of experience in large-volume pastry operations, cruise ship experience a plus; at least two years as an Executive Pastry Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of menu cycles, large-scale production management, and pastry skills; proficient in MS Office and related software.
• Strong management skills to supervise and mentor multicultural teams; excellent command of English.

Benefits

Princess Cruises offers comfortable accommodations, meals, amenities, and extensive training and recreation programs. We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.